About Our Team

Over 50 years of doing this the right way.

The advisors at The Annuity Audit have over 50 years of combined expert experience working with every form of annuity, from SPIAs and MYGAs to fixed index and variable contracts. Our whole reason for existing is simple: to give real people a straight, independent, honest read on the annuity they already own.

50+Years of combined expertise
A+Top rated carriers only
50States licensed
100%Independent, never captive
Our Story

Built to be on the same side of the table as you.

The Annuity Audit exists for one reason. There are millions of Americans who own an annuity they don't fully understand, sold to them years ago by someone they no longer talk to, and no one is looking out for whether that contract still makes sense today. Our team was built to solve that problem, honestly and completely.

Our advisors have spent decades reading annuity contracts. We have seen contracts that were beautifully suited to the client who owned them. We have seen contracts that were quietly draining tens of thousands of dollars in unnecessary fees. And we have seen every scenario in between. What connects all of that experience is a simple belief: a good annuity review starts with the willingness to say "keep what you have."

We are independent, which means we do not work for any one carrier. We do not have a quota to hit. We do not earn more by pushing a particular company over another. We work for the client sitting across from us, and only the client. That structural independence is not a marketing line. It is the reason we can look at your annuity and give you an honest answer.

When you request an audit, you are not talking to a call center. You are talking to a team of advisors who have spent decades doing exactly this work. You get real people, real analysis, and a real recommendation you can trust because it is not being made by someone whose paycheck depends on the answer being "yes."

Our Approach

Four principles we don't bend on.

These are not slogans. They are the rules our team operates by, every day, in every client conversation.

We only recommend a change when it makes absolute sense.

A good chunk of the audits we complete end with the same recommendation: "You're in a great contract. Keep it." When the math and the fit are already right, we say so, in writing. We do not manufacture a reason to move your money.

We do the right thing, always.

If a client's best interest is to leave things alone, that is what we say. If it is to add a rider, we say that. If it is to replace the contract entirely, we show them the exact math and let them decide. There is no scenario where our recommendation is anything other than what we would tell a family member.

We are independent, period.

Our team is not owned by, tied to, or paid extra by any single insurance company. We represent the top A+ rated annuity carriers, which means when we run a comparison we can look at what is genuinely best for you, not what happens to pay the best commission.

We stay with you, for as long as you own the contract.

Buying an annuity is not a one-time transaction. It is a decades-long financial commitment. We treat our client relationship exactly the same way. When you become a client, we are here for every question, every review, and every life change, for as long as you own the contract.

What We Do

Not just an audit. A relationship.

Most annuity advisors write the contract and disappear. That is not who we are, and it is not what our clients get. Here is what a real relationship with our team actually includes.

The difference in one sentence:

"We are not here to sell you an annuity. We are here to make sure the one you own is right for the rest of your life, and to be the team you call for every question that comes up along the way."

1. The Free Annuity Audit

A written, independent review of the contract you already own.

Everything starts with the free audit. This is the deliverable that gets you clarity on whether your current annuity is the best fit for who you are today, or whether a better contract exists in the market.

  • Complete contract analysis. We pull your full contract details directly from your carrier and review every provision line by line.
  • Fee itemization. Every internal cost your annuity is charging you, itemized and totaled.
  • Rider & guarantee analysis. Income riders, death benefit riders, long-term care riders, living benefits. We check what is on your contract, how each one is calculated, and whether it is still competitive.
  • Side-by-side market comparison. We compare your contract against the top A+ rated carriers, on income, fees, guarantees, and payout options.
  • A written recommendation. We tell you, in writing, whether to keep what you have or explore something better. If we recommend a change, we show you the exact math for why.

2. If a Replacement Makes Sense: Full Transition Support

You are never on your own. We handle the entire process.

In the cases where our analysis shows that a different contract is genuinely better for you, we do not just hand you a recommendation and disappear. We manage the entire transition from start to finish.

  • Carrier selection. We narrow the market to the two or three contracts that best fit your goals, and we walk you through the exact reasons for the shortlist.
  • 1035 exchange coordination. A 1035 exchange lets you transfer your annuity value into a new contract without triggering income tax on the gains. We handle every piece of the paperwork.
  • Application & underwriting support. We complete the application with you, submit it to the new carrier, and manage every step of the underwriting process.
  • Old contract termination. We coordinate directly with your existing carrier to formally terminate the old contract once the new one is in place.
  • Confirmation and delivery. When the new contract is issued, we review it together to make sure everything is exactly as promised, in writing.

3. Comprehensive Annual Policy Reviews

Every year, for as long as you own the contract.

An annuity is a multi-decade financial vehicle, and your life will change during those decades. That is why every one of our clients gets a full annual policy review, every single year, at no cost to them.

  • Performance review. We pull your current statement, confirm the contract is performing as expected, and walk you through the year's results in plain English.
  • Rider status check. We confirm every rider on your contract is still active, still competitive, and still serving the purpose it was chosen for.
  • Needs and wants conversation. Life changes. Retirement plans shift. Health considerations evolve. Every review starts with an honest conversation about what has changed for you since our last visit.
  • Beneficiary review. We confirm your beneficiary designations are current, correct, and aligned with your estate plan.
  • Market comparison refresh. The annuity market moves. We refresh the comparison against today's top A+ rated carriers so you always know where your contract stands.
  • Adjustments if needed. If anything needs to be updated, added, or optimized, we do it right then. No waiting. No back-and-forth.

4. Ongoing Concierge Support, Whenever You Need Us

Every question. Every request. Every life change. We are here.

Between annual reviews, life keeps happening. Our clients call us for all of it, and we answer, every time. This is what "ongoing support" actually looks like when we say it.

  • Turning on income. When it is time to convert your annuity to a lifetime income stream, we walk you through every option and help you choose the right structure.
  • Beneficiary changes. Marriage, divorce, new grandchildren, an update to your estate plan. We handle the beneficiary change paperwork with your carrier the same day you call.
  • Withdrawal requests. Need to take a distribution? We coordinate with the carrier, handle the forms, and confirm the tax implications before anything moves.
  • Statement questions. If a line on your annual statement is confusing, call us. We will pull the contract and walk you through exactly what it means.
  • Rider activation. Adding, activating, or adjusting a rider on your contract? We handle the paperwork and coordinate with the carrier.
  • Contract copies and documentation. Need a copy of your contract, a summary for your estate attorney, or documentation for a tax return? We pull it and send it, same day.
  • Family questions. Your adult children may want to understand your annuity too. We are happy to have that conversation with you and with them, as needed.
  • Life-event planning. Retirement date change, healthcare event, spouse consideration, tax planning. We are part of the team you call when the big decisions come up.

5. Proactive Communication & Market Monitoring

You do not have to wonder if something has changed.

You should not have to be the one keeping track of your annuity. Our team is watching your contract and the broader market for you, and we reach out when something matters.

  • Carrier rating monitoring. If the financial strength rating of your carrier changes, we let you know immediately and walk through what it means.
  • Market opportunity alerts. If something meaningful shifts in the market that could benefit you (higher rates, new rider availability, better income percentages), we call you first.
  • Regulatory or contract updates. If your carrier updates the contract terms in a way that affects you, we translate the legal language and tell you what to do about it.
  • Rider optimization windows. Some riders have specific windows for the best benefit. We track them and remind you when the timing matters.
The Difference

What sets us apart from other annuity advisors.

The insurance industry has a lot of people who write annuities. Very few operate the way we do.

Independent

We are not captive to any single carrier. We represent the top A+ rated annuity companies, which means we can look at all of them side by side and recommend the one that is actually best for you.

Willing to Say "Keep It"

A meaningful share of our audits end with the recommendation to keep the existing contract. We only recommend a change when the math clearly favors it. That is not a marketing angle. That is how we operate.

Long-Term Relationship

We do not sell and disappear. Every client gets a full annual review, ongoing concierge support, and a team that answers when they call, for the entire life of the contract.

50+ Years of Expertise

Our advisors have spent decades reading annuity contracts. There is no product, feature, rider, or fee structure we have not seen before. Experience matters when the details matter.

All Six Annuity Types

SPIAs, MYGAs, Fixed Index, RILAs, Variable, and Deferred Income Annuities. We work with every category, which means we can genuinely tell you which type is right for your goals — not just push what our team happens to write.

Written, Not Verbal

Our recommendations come in writing. Numbers on the page. Comparisons you can read and re-read. So you have exactly what you need to make the decision, on your own time.

Who We Represent

The top A+ rated annuity carriers in the country.

Our team is contracted with the highest-rated, financially strongest annuity carriers on the market today. These are the companies with A+ ratings from the major insurance-industry rating agencies, decades of financial strength, and the ability to stand behind the guarantees they issue.

We do not work with every carrier that exists. We work with the ones we would trust with our own family's money. That selectivity is what makes independent representation actually mean something.

Every audit compares your current contract against the top A+ rated carriers. If your carrier is not currently one we work with, we are still happy to review the contract you have and give you an honest read.

Our Promise to You

If your annuity wins, we tell you to keep it.

We only recommend a change when it makes absolute sense. If your current contract wins the comparison, we tell you so, plainly, in writing. If a better contract exists for who you are today, we show you exactly what and why, with the math to back it up. And once you become a client, we are with you for the rest of the contract's life. Every review. Every question. Every call. Always.

The Annuity Audit Team

Ready to know if you have the right annuity?

Request your free, no-obligation audit. Someone from our team will be in touch within one business day.

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